5 English learning apps you need to have on your phone

The new school year has begun, the new students of K17 have had their first weeks getting used to new subjects at school with a joyful and happy mood but also a bit worried, not knowing how to study more and practice English knowledge. Besides the centers, finding effective and free applications (apps) is also very important because of their convenience and cost savings. In this article, the English Language Department will introduce to you the Top 5 free and effective online English learning applications today.

Duolingo

This is probably the most familiar and widely used application around the world. The application is designed from easy to difficult, not causing boredom for learners. In addition, the lessons apply images to learn vocabulary, and are accompanied by exercises to consolidate knowledge.

Advantages of the application:

• The interface of the application is learner-friendly
• Familiar, everyday topics
• Improve all 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Listening and learning vocabulary are still the more emphasized features.
• Basic knowledge and reinforcement exercises suitable for beginners

Hello English: Learn English

If you are a beginner in learning English, then Hello English: Learn English is the best choice for you. The content is presented in a very simple, accessible way and is completely free for beginners.

• Target audience : Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced
• Outstanding features : Arrange and personalize lessons according to subjects and learning goals. Can choose many items such as reading newspapers, audio and video lessons, playing games, etc.
• Rich learning materials : With rich interactive lessons, a huge vocabulary and even online teacher support, you are completely proactive in practicing grammar, improving English skills or daily communication.
• Optimal learning method : Hello English also interweaves lessons with games, helping you practice your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills better. From there, you can easily learn new words and how to pronounce them like a native speaker. You can also learn pronunciation through free video lessons from native speakers.

Memrise

The application is designed according to the criteria of 'Science and Fun' - 'Play and learn'. This is a widely popular application with an interesting learning method, helping learners remember vocabulary longer.

In addition, the app is built with many contributions from users. When you don't have an internet connection, Memrise can still learn with you.

Advantages of the application:

• Huge vocabulary
• Easy to understand and interesting lessons
• Combined with smart learning methods, not boring
• Learning while playing creates excitement
• Suitable for beginners from basic to advanced

Cake – Free English Communication

Cake is a free application specializing in practicing English communication skills. The main learning method of this application is speaking practice, practicing communication with sample sentences. Thanks to that, you can easily memorize and practice conversations from real-life situations or in daily life.

Cake checks your pronunciation with AI speech recognition. Just record your voice and get instant feedback on your pronunciation mistakes.

Advantages of the application:

• Free English communication practice application.
• Practice pronunciation and correct mistakes with AI speech recognition.
• The dialogues are simple, memorable and highly applicable.
• Can practice speaking anytime, anywhere.
• No ads.

Elsa English

Elsa English is the only app on the market that has proprietary speech technology that can detect and correct. The software will point out your mispronunciations with all words down to individual phonemes and then give you a score so that your pronunciation skills as well as your English reflexes will be better.

Advantages of the application:

• There are over 400 courses
• Vocabulary of over 200 most common English words
• With topics related to everyday life
• Study anytime, anywhere with the best tuition

Department of English Language